Tree clearing will begin on February 16. Motorists can expect shoulder closures and lane shifts when work is occurring.
Construction will begin in April. Work will begin with construction at 26th Ave E and at 40th Avenue E for the roundabouts. Due to bypass construction at 40th Ave E, London Road will only be open north of the intersection to northbound traffic. Southbound traffic will be detoured on to Superior St to 21st Ave E. Traffic is expected to be in this configuration through mid-June.
Starting in mid-June, construction will continue at 26th Ave E at the roundabout. Work will be taking place on mainline London Road between 40th Ave E and Lester River. The road will only be open to northbound traffic. Southbound traffic will continue to be detoured on Superior St to 21st Ave E.
This video shows drone footage of a roundabout in West St. Paul with a similar traffic volume as London Road. It shows how vehicles navigate the roundabout, and at the 2:10 mark, it shows how pedestrians navigate it.
The Utah DOT Traffic and Safety division produced an informational video on roundabouts. It showcases the benefits of roundabouts (especially the safety benefit) to a wide variety of audiences. Roundabouts are not the perfect solution at all intersections, however, in the right locations, roundabouts can be a very safe and efficient way to move not just motor vehicles but pedestrians and bicyclists, too.
Intersection analysis
This document takes a look at why roundabouts were proposed at the three intersections instead of traffic signals.
Corridor survey
We had an overwhelming response to the 2021 corridor survey, with more than 2,200 people sharing their opinions. View a summary of the results.
